House Tour: Historical Concepts Beauty

Good morning, chic friends, and happy Wednesday! Are you in the mood to tour a fabulous home today? We know we are! This gorgeous home designed by Terry Pylant of Historical Concepts with interiors by Barbara Westbrook is the perfect combination of chic and traditional and hits all the high notes when it comes to style. So take a look around. You’re welcome to stay as long as you like!

Thank you for stopping by today! We always love it when you do!

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles- Photographed by Erica George Dines

Upcoming Events on The Secret to Southern Charm Tour:

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Library, Who Am I?, September 13, 2018, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm with:

Diane Chamberlain, author of The Dream Daughter
Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Secret to Southern Charm
Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Beesand The Invention of Wings
Lloyd Kramer, Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will moderate

September 21: Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers, NC, Q&A and Signing. Presented by Friends of the Library. For more information call the Library at 828-743-0215, 3:00pm, free and open to the public

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, 6 pm, open to Chattooga Club members and guests

September 26: New Bern, NCPrivate Book Club Event, 6 pm

October 3: Houston, TX Women’s Club Breakfast, 7 am

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

November 6: Private Book Club Event, Beaufort, NC, 6 pm

___________________________

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE!

SaveSave

Add Coastal Charm to Your Home and More!

coastal charm with a wicker bench

Add Coastal Charm to Your Home

– serena and lily

stripes on outdoor furniture add coastal charm

Stripes Done Right in 7 Rooms

– one kings lane

Summer whites at Nordstrom

Dressing for Summer with Nordstrom

– nordstrom

Take an Extra 15% off of BIG SALE at Moda Operandi

WEEKEND SALES

Take an EXTRA 30% OFF Sale- anthropologie

EXTRA 50% off Sale- – j crew

Just Added Savings Sale – one kings lane

Up to 70% off Sale – shopbop

Up to 70% off – neiman marcus

20 % Off Entire Store – serena and lily

The Big Sale – nordstrom

What People Are Saying About Slightly South of Simple

“My prediction is that writers come and writers go, but Kristy Woodson Harvey is here to stay. The warmth, wit, and wisdom of this novel pave her way into the exclusive sisterhood of southern writers.” (―The Huffington Post)

If you haven’t picked up your copy of Slightly South of Simple yet, take advantage of Barnes & Noble’s Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer! It’s the perfect time to stock up on summer reading!

Coastal Design Added to Your Home and More!

Adding Coastal Design to Your Home

– dering hall

Outdoor Entertaining in Style

– dering hall

Tour Photographer Lauren Resen’s California Hideaway

– one kings lane

10 Beautiful White Beach House Kitchens

– coastal living

Cornbread with Strawberry Butter Recipe

– rose and ivy journal

What Bloggers are Saying about Slightly South of Simple:

“[I]f I recommend one book to you this year (so far), let it be Slightly South of Simple for your first beach read. The darling and charming Kristy Woodson Harvey’s latest novel is the definition of a summer novel. I loved it almost as I love her.”–Jessica, Simply Bedazzled

Heading on Vacation? Barnes and Noble has a BUY 2 GET THE 3RD FREE SALE and Slightly South of Simple is included!

Bunny Williams Home Line, Pelican Hill Newport Beach and More!

Beautiful Bedroom From Bunny Williams Home Line

– bunny williams home

Pelican Hill Newport Beach

– goop

A Detox Recipe for Your Sweet Tooth

– goop

Reeses Witherspoon owner of Draper James Partners with Nordstrom

WEEKEND SALES

25% OFF Shorts Tops, Sandals & Swim- anthropologie

Extra 30% off Sale- – j crew

Just Added Savings Sale – one kings lane

Up to 70% off Sale – shopbop

Up to 65% off – neiman marcus

New to Sale – serena and lily

The Big Sale – nordstrom

What People Are Saying About Slightly South of Simple

If you haven’t picked up your copy of Slightly South of Simple yet, take advantage of Barnes & Noble’s Buy 2, Get 1 Free offer! It’s the perfect time to stock up on summer reading!

Draper James and Reese Witherspoon New Collaboration and More!

At Home with Landscape Designer Jon Carloftis

– one kings lane

Reese Witherspoon and Draper James Partnering with Nordstrom

– nordstrom

WEEKEND SALES

25% OFF Shorts Tops, Sandals & Swim- anthropologie

Extra 30% off Sale- – j crew

Just Added Savings Sale – one kings lane

Up to 70% off Sale – shopbop

Up to 65% off – neiman marcus

New to Sale – serena and lily

New to Sale – nordstrom

Up to 40% Off Friends and Family Sale – saks fifth avenue

_____________________________________

What People are Saying about Slightly South of Simple

“Harvey’s devotion to realistic character development pays off by the end of the novel, which provides clear resolutions to some plots and leaves other hanging in a way that practically begs for a sequel…because Harvey is meticulous about closing out each character’s arc in a satisfying way….SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE is so warm, inviting and real…”—Bookpage

In Living Color

There’s nothing like a stunning vignette and a clear blue sea to make us dream of the beach.

And when we dream of the beach, what else to we dream of? Why, beach reading, of course!

We can’t believe that Slightly South of Simple is releasing tomorrow officially. It will be on the shelves at your favorite local bookstores, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target, on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

These gorgeous images capture that perfect relaxed beach feel–the one I hope readers also get from Slightly South of Simple–perfectly.

Pink and blue is a favorite, classic color combination, one that we were so excited to see on my new book cover!

The pictures really don’t do it justice. This is one of those books we’d buy just for the cover! (Even if I didn’t happen to write it…)

This cozy beach house room is just the kind of place we’d like to spend a pretty post-spring break afternoon.

Today we’re in Kinston, NC at a fabulous home, celebrating Slightly South of Simple and raising money for the local Lenoir County SPCA.

Even though there’s nothing we’d rather be doing than supporting a cause close to our hearts, this picture is awfully tempting…

If you’re looking ahead to your own beach reading…

This is your last day to pre-order Slightly South of Simple before it releases tomorrow!

What are the chances I would have worn a hot pink dress in my author photo? Maybe I was trying to conjure a pink-and-blue book cover!

Thank you, thank you to all of our wonderful, loyal Design Chic readers. We love seeing you every day, getting your emails and comments and hearing your thoughts. And I am especially grateful of all of your support of my writing career. You have all just rallied around me from the first day. I hope you love this one, the first book in the Peachtree Bluff Series, as much as I loved writing it!

Serena & Lily Ready for Summer and More!

Serena & Lily Westport Ready for Summer

Natural Products for Spring Cleaning

A Margarita with Benefits

We are so excited for one of the biggest design weekends of the year. If you are at High Point Market, we’d love for you to drop by the Codarus Showroom, IHFC H220, on Sunday, April 23, 3-5pm for snacks, sips and Slightly South of Simple.

_______________________________________________

I’m heading to NYC one week from today, to launch Slightly South of Simple at the 92nd St Y–and I have 2 tickets to give away! If you’d like one–or a couple–just email me at [email protected]! Click here for event details.

Log In or Sign Up to View

__________________

We are so excited to by celebrating the beginning of the Slightly South of Simple book launch in style! We’re partnering with our friends at Reebonz to give away a stunning black, Salvatore Ferragamo Darina Mini Bag, which retails for $1250, to one lucky reader! If you’ve already ordered Slightly South of Simple, don’t forget to enter this one! And if you haven’t, now is your chance! Pre-order from your local bookstore, Indiebound.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Target or Duck’s Cottage.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

_____________________

We have a wedding in July this summer and I think this could be a fun handbag
Love the graphic print on this dress
A shirtdress is a staple in my wardrobe
An Equipment blouse is a must for me and this one is in a great gingham pattern
How cute is this tunic

WEEKEND SALES

New Items added to Sale – love this maxi – anthropologie

Extra 40% off Sale- love this dress– j crew

Just Added Savings Sale – love this cowhide rug – one kings lane

Up to 70% off Sale- love these gladiators – shopbop

Up to 65% off – bought this for the book tour- neiman marcus

New to Sale – serena and lily

New to Sale – nordstrom

New Items Added to Sale – saks fifth avenue

Buy More Save More – wisteria

In Good Taste: Marshall Watson Interiors

Marshall Watson Interiors entrance with flowers — Photographer: Alise O’Brien

Pinterest-worthy. That’s what we’d say about Marshall Watson Interior Design.

Marshall Watson Interiors dining table — Photographer: Alise O’Brien

With all the choices of things to pin out there these days, that’s a pretty high compliment.

Marshall Watson Interiors poolside — Photographer: Alise O’Brien

But these gorgeous rooms and outdoor spaces by these user-talented designers are ones we want to remember, take inspiration from and come back to again and again.

Marshall Watson Interiors porch — Photographer: Geno Perches

If we weren’t already having Spring fever (which we are, big time…) then this porch would certainly inspire it. From the lush landscape to the beautiful touches, every element is utter perfection.

Marshall Watson Interiors dining room — Photographer: Geno Perches

These banana leaf chairs are some of our favorites! In fact, we have them in the Beaufort playroom!

Marshall Watson Interiors dining table on the porch — Photographer: David Duncan Livingston

Dining al fresco has never looked so good. Sunflowers add a cheerful burst of color.

Marshall Watson Interiors living room — Photographer: David Duncan Livingston

Dark furniture and warm tones make this light-filled room feel super cozy.

Marshall Watson Interiors bedroom — Photographer: David Duncan Livingston

Just… wow. Does it get more breathtaking?

You know we love designers who are versatile, and the eclectic range of looks here is phenomenal!

Soft colors and comfortable textures combine here to create a room that is both comfortable and chic.

We just love the feel of this beautiful home!

This is the kind of space where we would like to be dining tonight–or any night. A beautiful vision, perfectly conceived… Well, we’d say that’s what Marshall Watson Interiors is all about!

For more work from this fabulous designer, you don’t want to miss his new book, The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors, available now!

We’re celebrating that my new book Slightly South of Simple is coming out in less than one month by partnering with our friends at Minted to host a fabulous $350 giveaway! Enter now!

a Rafflecopter giveaway